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Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World: Authoritative Text, Contexts and Contemporary Reactions, Criticism by Frances Burney
2 reviews
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book may be over two hundred years old, but I still found the characters compelling and was deeply invested in Evelina's story. I recommend to anyone interested in classic English literature like Austen or Dickens, or anyone who is curious about 18yh century England.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Classism
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Captain Mirvan is such a vile character and his actions and the response to them are so unsatisfying to read. I wish those parts were omitted because they serve almost no narrative purpose and are very distasteful. It was funny but then it escalated too many times... Will no one stop this man?! Truly it ruined the enjoyment of this book. I mean there are other despicable characters but they are interesting to read and serve the story. Overall, I loved the book, I got what I expect from a good 18th century coming of age novel. I really liked the romance in this book, too
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Abandonment